Friction folders are pocket knifes that existed already in the Roman time and through the Middle Ages. Characteristic of all FF knives is that they don’t have any spring inside to hold blade close or open. This is achieved by friction between blade and handle. I designed couple of different FF knives in traditional form. All my blades are made from carbon steel. That’s why they have a vintage “patina”.

Some of my FF’s knives have a bottle-opener. I make al my FF knives with two different type of blades, drop-point and wharncliffe blade.

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Friction folders model 1 knife

Total length: 19cm

Blade: 8cm

Blade steel: O1

Handle: Olive wood, Osage Orange, Bocote, Olive wood.

Special characteristics: al four models have a bottle opener.

Two knifemodels on the bottom of the picture have a smaller handle.

Price: 130 euro

Friction folders model 2 knife

Total length: 19cm/18cm

Blade: 8cm/7cm

Blade steel: 1248

Handle: Tulip wood and Bocote

Price: 140 euro

Friction folders model 3 knive

Total length: 19cm/20cm

Blade: 8cm/8,5cm

Blade steel: 1250/1248

Handle: Green linen Micarta/Sycamore wood

Special characteristics: with a bottle opener. Bottom FF with messing frame